Casual Omelet

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 (8 ounce) carton refrigerated fat-free liquid egg product or frozen fat-free liquid egg product, thawed or 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives or fresh Italian parsley or fresh chervil
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash ground red pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (1 ounce)
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• fresh fruit (optional)
• 2/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl combine sweet pepper, onion, vinegar, and black pepper. Set aside.

2. 2

   Use an 8-inch nonstick skillet with flared sides or a crepe pan. Spray cold skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   In a bowl beat together egg product or eggs, chives, salt, and ground red pepper with an electric mixer on medium speed or a rotary beater until frothy.

4. 4

   Pour mixture into prepared skillet. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat without stirring for 4 to 5 minutes or until eggs begin to set. As eggs set, run a spatula around edge of skillet, lifting eggs so uncooked portion flows underneath. When eggs are set but still shiny, sprinkle with cheese. Top with 3/4 cup spinach and 2 tablespoons red pepper mixture. Fold one side of omelet partially over filling. Top with remaining 1/4 cup spinach and 1 tablespoon red pepper mixture. Reserve remaining red pepper mixture for another use. Transfer omelet to a plate. Serve with fresh fruit, if desired.